The Times: Cristiano Ronaldo s "three bans and two reprieves" is unprecedented. FIFA said it was because Cristiano Ronaldo s national team was dyed red for the first time.

Many media reported that Ronaldo would be suspended for three games due to a red elbow, but two of the suspensions were suspended. Ronaldo will not miss the first game of the World Cup because of this. The British media "The Times" wrote an article about FIFA's penalty decision.
The article stated that according to FIFA's disciplinary code, any red card will result in a one-game suspension, while serious fouls will require a two-game suspension, and violent behavior will result in a three-game suspension.
However, FIFA finally ruled that two of Ronaldo's three-game bans were suspended. When Ronaldo commits similar violations again within one year, the suspended two-game bans will take effect. This kind of "three bans and two reprieves" punishment is unprecedented in professional football.
According to FIFA insiders, the decision took into account the fact that this is the first time in Ronaldo's career that he has received a red card in a national team match.
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